Global Fashion Retailer H&M to Open New Location at Aventura Mall in Fall 2012

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, one of the world’s largest global retailers known for offering fashion-forward apparel and quality basics, is thrilled to announce that it will open a second location in Miami at Aventura Mall.


Following the success of its South Beach pop-up shop, H&M will open its Aventura Mall location shortly after its highly anticipated H&M Lincoln Road flagship store opens, in the fall of 2012.

The South Beach pop-up H&M
shop. (Photo by Phillip Pessar)

The fashion retailer is excited to provide even more shoppers in southern Florida access to the brand’s high-fashion, quality collections. The approximately 25,000 square foot space at Aventura Mall will offer collections for ladies, men—including the full suiting collection, young ladies and young men, with separate “store within store” sections for accessories, lingerie, and sports apparel. This location will also carry the Swedish retailer’s fantastic children’s collection, featuring quality clothing for kids ages newborn to eight.


Since H&M opened its first store on New York’s Fifth Avenue 12 years ago, the U.S. has been one of the retailer’s most important markets. With its emphasis on expansion, H&M is committed to opening stores in the best properties and locations for its customers. Now offering U.S. consumers access to quality fashions at the best prices through 245 locations across the country, H&M at Aventura Mall will be a welcome addition to the local Florida market. Internationally, H&M has more than 2,600 stores in 44 markets.

For more information on this store and all the latest from H&M, please visit www.hm.com. 

Miami International Mall Presents the Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Hispanic Culture and fall fashion come alive at Miami International Mall with the Eighth Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, created in partnership with the City of Doral, and taking place Sept. 21-22. The event is FREE and open to the public.


The community will experience the diverse cultures and flavors of various Latin American countries through colorful, energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment as local leaders are recognized through the Hispanic Star Awards.  Miami International Mall, one of Miami’s leading shopping destinations, is currently seeking nominations for each of the coveted “Hispanic Star” awards.


On Friday, Sept. 21, the Hispanic Heritage Celebration kicks off with a culturally-inspired reception honoring the Hispanic Star Nominees in front of local dignitaries, community leaders, prominent media and special guests at the VIP Reception, which serves as the kick-off for the weekend Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The nominees will also participate in a dynamic, show-stopping presentation of the hottest fall fashion looks beginning at 7pm. A silent auction will follow with the proceeds collected being donated to Simon Youth Foundation and a local charity.


On Saturday, Sept. 22, Hispanic Heritage Celebration continues at the mall with the announcement of the Hispanic Star Award winners.  Additional weekend festivities include authentic folkloric music and fiery dance performances, country heritage exhibits, art and flag displays, live entertainment and a spirited parade of native dresses from South America, Central America and the Caribbean presented by the City of Doral.


For more information please visit www.simon.com or Miami International Mall’s Facebook page.


Miami International Mall features more than 140 nationally-recognized stores including Bath & Body Works, bebe, Cache, Express,  Hollister, Guess, Gymboree, Limited, Nine West, Victoria’s Secret Beauty and Mayors Jewelers, plus department stores JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Sears.


Miami International Mall is located at 1455 NW 107 Ave., Doral; in close proximity to the Miami International Airport. The mall is open Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm, and Sun., 11am-7pm.  For more information, call 305-593-1775 or visit www.simon.com.

The Shops At Sunset Place’s “Living Fit! Health And Beauty Expo” With Special Guest Angelique Millis

The Shops at Sunset Place will present its “Living Fit! Health and Beauty Expo” on Saturday, February 25 from noon to 5 p.m., featuring fitness expert and lifestyle coach Angelique Millis. Many experts, services and organizations whose mission it is to educate families about the importance of healthy and balanced living will also be joining the effort. This event is free to the public and also features other fitness experts, beauty samplings, health screenings and giveaways.

Angelique Millis

Event attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy cutting-edge fitness demonstrations, healthy bites, top beauty trends, style makeovers, giveaways and much more. LA Fitness will be on hand offering free body fat percentage testing and registration for trial gym passes, Make Up Store will provide mini makeovers, Karma Couture will showcase jewelry styling tips and South Miami Dade Dermatology will provide skincare information. Plus, four local clinical centers will give information about recent research studies and offer enrollment for seasonal flu trials.

“We are excited to present this opportunity to raise awareness for healthy living,” said Tatiana Vidales, assistant director of marketing and business development at The Shops at Sunset Place. “The Shops at Sunset Place is a great place to shop and dine, as well as a community resource hosting events that help better our community.”

Angelique Millis is a Certified Fitness Expert, journalist and lifestyle coach living in Miami. As a weight loss success story, she transformed her physique by losing nearly 40 pounds and five dress sizes! She has transcended her passion for health and fitness into motivating and educating others on reaching their fitness potential. Angelique is a contributing writer to a variety of health and fitness magazines and websites including Kettlebell Magazine, Physique Magazine, Sports Nutrition Insider and Bodybuilding.com. Additional projects on the horizon in 2012 include a motivational health and fitness web channel, the “Fit in 30 Minutes” DVD Series and sharing her firsthand experience, tools and strategies for developing and retaining a strong and focused “life/work/fitness balance” through her current project entitled “How to Be in 2 Places at Once.”

For more information about The Shops at Sunset Place’s “Living Fit! Health and Beauty Expo,” please call 305-663-0482 or visit www.simon.com or www.facebook.com/ShopsAtSunsetPlace.

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All Aboard! Christmas, New Year's and Dinner Cruises with Island Queen Cruises

Island Queen Cruises is offering several amazing cruises! Don't miss out on any of them!

Christmas Day Dinner Cruise Miami

Every year families travel from around the world to sunny Miami to spend Christmas with their families in the warm climate. This year Island Queen Cruises is offering a traditional Christmas Day Dinner Cruise for families looking to relax and enjoy the holidays in comfort. Enjoy more quality time with loved ones by letting the friendly and professional staff handle the hassle of preparing a Christmas dinner – making the holidays that much more special.


The Christmas Day Dinner Cruise in will include a traditional Christmas Day dinner. The buffet menu includes a salad station, fresh turkey carving station, mashed potatoes and gravy station, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. This cruise is family style seating with communal round tables with rotating seating (no assigned seating) creating a fun atmosphere.

The Biscayne Lady

Reservations are required and seats are limited so reserve now! The Biscayne Lady will begin boarding at 4:30pm and cruise from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The route includes portions of Millionaire’s Row and the Downtown Miami skyline.


The Biscayne Lady is a special yacht, perfectly suited to accommodate a gathering for Christmas Day. She is spacious yet elegant. She features three grand decks: the main dining deck, lounge deck and the sky deck. The yacht also features a large and spacious bow, second floor stern and both starboard-side and port-side walkways.


Need a drink? The Biscayne Lady will feature three full bars to grab a beverage, along with cocktail service throughout the yacht.


This Christmas, come enjoy a dinner cruise with the entire family and allow Island Queen to do the preparations!


Adults: $85
Children: $35

New Year's Eve Party Cruise Miami

Three... Two.. One. Happy New Year!


Welcome 2012 and celebrate in style aboard one of Island Queen's luxury yachts, the Biscayne Lady. The Biscayne Lady is one of Miami's newest party yachts. No other New Year's Eve celebration will be as memorable as cruising Miami on an unbelievable yacht and seeing the fireworks show from the water, all while enjoying unlimited food and drinks.


The special, all-inclusive, New Year's Eve cruise will include Premium bar and unlimited food including salad bar station, pasta station, meat carving station, dessert station. 


The Biscayne Lady yacht will begin boarding at 9:30pm to 10:30pm, and depart at 10:30pm. She will be cruising from 10:30pm until 1:30am. There will be a professional DJ onboard playing all the latest dance music. Please arrive at the Biscayne Lady between 9:30pm and 10:30pm to check-in. There will be a table in front of the boat and for checking-in.


A modern yacht, the Biscayne Lady, features three amazing decks, three full bars, and two dance floors.


Get tickets today because space is limited! Please contact 305-379-5119, Ext 201 to make reservations for this spectacular New Year's Eve Cruise in Miami on the Biscayne Lady.


Adults: $169
Children: (16 and under) $59

Dinner Cruises Miami

Island Queen Cruises offers special dinner cruises in Miami during the holidays. This year nightly dinner cruises are scheduled from December 23, 29 & 30. (More dates to be announced! Please check the website for additional dates.)


Get ready for a magical setting enhanced by amazing city sights and bay lights. Cruise along Biscayne Bay and enjoy superb cuisine in a setting of elegant service and modern design, accompanied by the most exceptional views of Miami.

The Venetian Lady

This Miami Dinner Cruise is aboard the Venetian Lady, a 140-passenger luxury yacht. She is the perfect place for this special dinner and dancing cruise. Quite frankly, this dinner cruise has the best food, service and setting in all of Miami. You will not find a better experience for the price!


The special, all inclusive dinner cruise includes a cheese display, fruit platter, two butler passed hors d'oeuvres, fresh caesar salad, grilled chicken breast with toasted coconut and served with a cilantro/mango/papaya salsa, prime rib of beef - hand carved slow-roasted prime rib of beef with a rosemary horseradish glaze, rice pilaf, grilled veggies and a full open bar.


The Venetian Lady yacht will board from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and will depart at 7:30pm. She will be cruising from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. There will be a professional DJ onboard playing all the latest dance music. The Venetian Lady, features three amazing decks, two full bars and two dance floors.


Get tickets today because space is limited! Please contact 305-379-5119, Ext. 201 to make reservations for this spectacular dinner cruises miami on the Venetian Lady.


Adults: $75
Children: $35


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Hanukkah Shopping Made Easy by the Jewish Museum of Florida

Visit the Orovitz Museum Store at the Jewish Museum of Florida for all your holiday shopping needs! 

All items are available for purchase online at www.jewishmuseum.com/store.html.

From dreidels and menorahs to dolls and games, the store carries a wide array of Hanukkah gifts, plus an assortment of jewelry and Judaica not found anywhere else!

The Jewish Museum of Florida is located at 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Hours of operation are: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Mondays and Civil and Jewish Holidays. Bessie's Bistro & the Orovitz Museum Store are closed on Saturdays.

The museum is housed in two former synagogues that served the first congregation on Miami Beach. The primary building is a restored 1936 Art Deco building with a copper dome, marble bimah and 80 stained glass windows. The second is the original 1929 shul. The skylighted Bessie's Bistro eatery connects the two buildings.

Don't miss the permanent exhibit, "Mosaic: Jewish Life in Florida," as well as "Wooden Synagogues Of Poland & The Florida Connection," (on display through March 18, 2012) and "Final Mourner's Kaddish: 333 Days In Painting" by Max Miller (on display Jan. 31-May 13, 2012) . For a complete list of exhibits please visit the museum's website. 

For more information please call 305-672-5044 or visit www.jewishmuseum.com. 

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New Thanksgiving Black Friday Hours at all South Florida Macy's & 25% Off Savings Pass (Good Nov. 30-Dec. 5)

New this year! All Macy’s stores will be open at midnight for Black Friday shoppers!

Print this coupon out to shop Macy's Friends & Family on Nov. 30-Dec. 5 for 25% off on almost everything in the store! This includes Polo, Lacoste, Coach and many of our designer brands that are usually excluded!

Here is A Preview of Macy's Black Friday Specials:

• 50% Off Sharper Image iPhone/iPod Docking Stations
• $19.99 Rampage Boots
• $99.99 Kenneth Cole NY & Nautica Overcoats
• With Any $65 Fragrance Purchase, Receive A Digital Video Camera Free (One Per Customer, While Supplies Last)
• Buy One American Rag Sweater ($34-$49), Get One American Rag Pair Of Jeans Free
• Extra 20% Off Dresses
• $199 ½ Ct Diamond Studs In 14K White Gold
• $79.99 Designer Down Coats From DNKY, Laundry, Calvin Klein and More
• $99.99 Young Contemporary Wool Coat From Esprit, Steve Madden and More
• $16.99 Puffer Jacket (Boys 2-20, Girls 2-16, Infants)
• 40% Off Select Regular Price Coffee Makers, Tea Kettles And Espresso Makers
• $68.99 Cuisinart 7-Cup Food Processor
• $179.99 Kitchenaid Classic Stand Mixer (After $20 Mail-In-Rebate)
• $49.99 Tag Fairfield 5-Piece Luggage Set
• $65 Justin Bieber Limited-Edition Holiday Fragrance Gift Set (Includes 3.4 oz. Eau De Parfum spray and Justin Bieber’s new holiday CD with an exclusive downloadable bonus track. Also, receive a free scented poster, while supplies last.)

Macy’s will donate $2 from every purchase to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $100,000!


Black Friday deals available at all South Florida Macy's stores. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop early for the holidays at your favorite Macy’s locations:

• Macy’s Dadeland Mall
• Macy’s Aventura Mall
• Macy’s Downtown Miami
• Macy’s South Beach
• Macy’s The Falls
• Macy’s International Mall
• Macy’s Galleria (Fort Lauderdale)
• Macy’s Boca Raton
• Macy’s The Gardens (Palm Beach)
• Macy’s City Place West Palm Beach
• Macy’s Broward Mall
• Visit the Macy's website for a complete list of locations

...And Don't Forget:

To shop Friends & Family November 30-December 5 for 25% off on almost everything in the store! This includes Polo, Lacoste, Coach and many of our designer brands that are usually excluded! (Please print out the above coupon).


To watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24 LIVE on NBC from New York City in Herald Square. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to be the official kick-off of the holiday season.


For more information visit macys.com.


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Holiday Magic Returns To Dadeland Mall With the Santa Photo Experience

The Santa Photo Experience at Dadeland Mall began its annual run on Nov. 18 when children can be photographed with Santa Claus through Dec. 24 in the Center Court.

Santa’s Photo Experience hours can be found by visiting www.simon.com or on Facebook.

“There is always a great deal of entertainment and fun at Simon malls during the holiday season, but the Santa Photo Experience is something generations of families count on every year,” said Humberto Maldonado, director of mall marketing for Dadeland Mall.

Dadeland Mall

Something extra fun this season is the Cutest Santa Photo Contest, designed to find the most adorable children’s photo with Santa! The Cutest Santa Photo Contest will be hosted on Dadeland Mall’s Facebook page.

Entering the contest is easy; simply post your favorite photo of your kid with Santa on the Santa Photo App on Dadeland Mall’s Facebook page between Nov. 1 and Dec. 14 at noon. The winner gets a visit from Santa Claus before Christmas Eve, with a sleigh full of prizes valued at more than $2,000. (Details, important guidelines and Official Rules for the contest can be found at Dadeland Mall’s Facebook page.)

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Magical Snowfall Returns for its 9th Year at Dolphin Mall

Dolphin Mall Rings in the Holiday Season with a Winter Wonderland in South Florida.

Dolphin Mall invites everyone to experience the ninth annual Magical Snowfall. The free winter festivities in Miami begin at Dolphin Mall at the Ramblas Plaza on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and continue into the New Year. There will be a snowfall at 7 p.m. daily, with an additional snowfall at 9 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.


Beginning Monday, December 19 there will be a 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. snowfall every day until Monday, January 2, 2012. There will be no snow on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Dec. 25), New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), or New Year’s Day (January 1, 2012).


In true Dolphin Mall holiday tradition, magical wands will be distributed every night to children under 12 years of age, when their parents sign up to receive the Dolphin Mall e-bulletin.

At the strikes of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., the children will wave their wands in the air and magically the snow will return to the mall while illuminating the sky with a warm holiday glow. Youngsters can pick up their wands 30 minutes before each show. 


Dolphin Mall is an enclosed value retail/entertainment/dining destination with 240 retailers, restaurants and entertainment options. It is located just five miles west of Miami International Airport, where the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike intersect. Shoppers can access the mall by taking Exit 27 off the Florida Turnpike. The address is 11401 NW 12 St., Miami. For information please call 305-DOLPHIN (365-7446).


Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with extended hours in the Ramblas Plaza entertainment area.


For a complete list of stores, dining and entertainment options at Dolphin Mall, please visit www.shopdolphinmall.com.


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The 15th Annual “Miracle On 136th Street” Holiday Parade at The Falls

The Falls 15th annual Miracle on 136th Street Holiday Parade will soon be marching its way into South Florida to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with a special guest starring as Grand Marshal.

Miracle on 136th Street takes place Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4pm at The Falls (Center Court), 8888 SW 136 St., Miami. More info at 305-255-4571, www.simon.com or on Facebook. The event is free and open to the public.

The celebration will include Santa’s first appearance of the season, along with internationally recognized costume characters, marching bands, motorcycles, clowns, vintage cars and local celebrities.

Parade starts at the east end of The Falls in front of Bloomingdale’s and will travel the entire length to the center, west to Macy’s.

Following the parade, The Falls officially kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of their more than one million white lights in the gardens that line the shopping area. The holiday lights will be on display through Jan. 6, 2012.

This year, the parade will benefit the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, an innovative learning, teaching and training initiative dedicated to elevating the quality of early care and education in Miami-Dade County and beyond.

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Holiday Wishes & Aventura Mall Dreams! Shopping Centers Unveils Another Magical Holiday Season

 Aventura Mall, South Florida’s largest super regional shopping center, will welcome another exciting holiday season with the return of its sensational seasonal décor on November 1. Throughout the season, shoppers also will enjoy Santa’s arrival, attractions, events and the top gifts from Aventura Mall’s fashion retailers.

Santa Claus comes to town Saturday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Dec. 24 at Santa’s Village in Fountain Court. Kids (and grownups) can visit Jolly Old St. Nick, whisper their wishes to him and then pose for a photo  Monday through Friday, 11am-8pm, Saturday, 10am-8pm, and Sunday, noon-7pm. Santa will be feeding his reindeer daily at the posted time. Photos with Santa are an additional charge.

From October 31 through January 8, children will be delighted to ride through a magical landscape of make-believe on Aventura Mall’s Holiday Train in Center Court. Visitors can purchase one ticket for $2, four for $6, nine for $12 and 15 for $20.

Youngsters also enjoy “Aventura’s Model Train Station,” which includes a miniature town, amusement park, old time mill, and snow capped mountain ranges. Measuring 16' by 29', the display is built and designed by Smartt, Inc. and features MTH Electric Trains. Assistance is provided by Ready to Roll Train Store.  The Model Train station is located in the JCPenney Court.

In addition, Aventura Mall’s 300 retailers are getting in the holiday spirit from exclusive collections to cute stocking stuffers. Can’t decide on the perfect gift? The MasterCard Concierge Center sells Aventura Mall gift cards. Holiday hours begin November 25 through December 26. Visit www.aventuramall.com  or call 305-935-1110 for exact times.

Aventura Mall is South Florida's Number 1 shopping destination among locals and international visitors, Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot.  Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts 300 specialty stores, ranging from chic, internationally renowned names such as Louis Vuitton, Herve Leger by MaxAzria, Burberry, Faconnable, Henri Bendel, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss to many of the most popular and recognized retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Calvin Klein, Forever XXI, True Religion and Diesel. Aventura Mall is also home to 10 full-service restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection featuring 10 installations positioned throughout the shopping center.

Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. For more information call 305-935-1110, visit online at www.aventuramall.com, like the Facebook page or follow on Twitter.

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Dadeland Mall Invites Families To Take A Tour ‘Around The World’ On Friday, Oct. 14

Dadeland Mall invites children of all ages to travel around the world and explore a variety of dynamic cultures at the “Around the World” event on Oct. 14 from 6:30pm-8pm. This free event will allow young travelers to explore different cultures, and is presented by The Simon Kidgits Club.

The Simon Kidgits Club’s “Around the World” is free to members. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club, during regular mall hours, for an annual membership fee of $5. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including an electronic birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit www.simon.com/kidgits, call Dadeland Mall at 305-665-6227 or visit www.facebook.com/DadelandMall.



Dadeland Mall will encourage children to backpack through different countries while tasting new foods and participating in fun, educational activities including:

• Vive La France!  Take a lesson in crepe making from Bannastrows. Bon appetit!
• Enjoy a feast fit for a king from the Middle East from Mr. Kibeh.
• Decorate mini cookies with Nestle’s Toll House by Chip …Venezuelan style
• Enjoy mini tequeňos, perfect for mini munchers!
• Snack on fun, dippable Chic-Fil-A nuggets alongside the “Eat Mor Chikin Cow”
• Get a finger-licking lesson on churro snacking from Churromania
• Craft jewelry like they do “Down Under” with foam outback beads
• Oodles and oodles of noodles… Create a pasta art masterpiece!
• Be a green, mean fighting machine with Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino’s
• German food with a twist! Sample Auntie Annie’s pretzel nuggets.
• And much more…!

All Simon Kidgits Club members will receive straw safari hats, decorated chopsticks, fortune cookies, Mahalo leis, and neon maracas! While supplies last.

Dadeland Mall is located at 7535 N. Kendall Drive in Miami.

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Strut Your Stuff for Cancer: Local Ladies Strap On Stilettos For A Sole-Inspired Dash Around The Falls

The Pink Heels will be at the event!

The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States, is excited to welcome the “Strut Your Stuff For Cancer” fundraising event, presented by Baptist Health Breast Center, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 6, 6pm-9pm, at the Center Court in The Falls, 8888 SW 136 Street, Miami. The evening kicks off with a sassy "strut" around The Falls leading to a style trend show featuring "well-heeled" cancer survivors and the "angels" who helped them recover.

The Pink Heals Tour will be stopping at the event as part of their national tour. The Pink Heals Tour, a movement celebrating women by raising money and awareness for the fight against Breast Cancer, will be steering their two signature pink fire trucks towards The Falls in honor of the charitable event.

The Pink Heals Tour is led by the self-proclaimed “Guardians of the Ribbon,” a group of firefighters, police men and community leaders that travel the country to spread the “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” campaign, the fastest growing movement in the country.  The campaign’s non-profit mission is to provide a national movement for the support of women across the country by wearing the color pink. The tour will be selling their commemorative Pink Heals T-shirts at the event in hopes of generating proceeds for those affected by the disease in the community. For more information please see the official Pink Heals website.

The Falls

Proceeds will directly benefit Cancer Support Community Greater Miami, Sandy B. Muller Breast Cancer Foundation and La Liga Contra El Cancer.  The event will feature wellness presentations, live entertainment and a chic cocktail hour with decadent treats.  Guests will also receive a gift bag with The Falls October Savings Book and other exclusive goodies.  Attendees will have the opportunity to register to win fabulous prizes.  The Falls will "GO Pink" throughout the month of October in recognition of this noteworthy evening.

The $25 Strut Your Stuff registration fee includes walk registration, event gift bag, and VIP entrance and benefits the above mentioned local charities. To support your charity of choice, please log on to their website through www.cancersupportcommunitymiami.org, www.laligacontraelcancer.org, www.sandybmullerbreastcancerfoundation.org.

Contact The Falls at (305) 255-4571, visit www.simon.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

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Fashion's Night Out Invades Miami TONIGHT!

Fashion's Night Out is a global initiative, sponsored by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The first event took place in New York City in 2009 as a means to encourage consumers to shop and support the fashion industry during the tough economic climate.


In 2010 the event expanded, taking place in Australia, Brazil, China, London, Paris, Berlin, Greece, India, Milan, Portugal, Russia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey!


This year's event takes place on Sept. 8 at several Miami shopping meccas, with giveaways, events, runway shows, designer appearances, and more! 

Don't miss out on these amazing Fashion's Night Out events:

Aventura Mall

The sketch that will be featured on the
Tote Bag. (Design by student fashion
designer Melanie Figueroa Nieves)

More than 75 stores will offer everything from live music to discounts, gifts with purchase and other promotions. The first 150 shoppers who show same day receipts for more than $150 in the mall will receive a special Fashion’s Night Out tote bag at the MasterCard concierge desk.


A runway fashion show and exhibit, "Decades of Passion for Fashion," created with celebrity stylist Danny Santiago of "Sex and the City" and "Sex and the City 2," will begin at 7 p.m. in the mall’s fountain court.

Stylist Danny Santiago (center)

Macy’s will have a fall fashion presentation hosted by Jill Zarin of "The Real Housewives of New York" at 6:30 p.m. The first 100 shoppers who spend $50 or more at Macy’s can meet Zarin, receive her autographed picture and get a complimentary cosmetics clutch.


Aventura Mall is located at 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura. For more information please contact 305-935-1110 or visit www.aventuramall.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Aventura Mall.

Village of Merrick Park

Beginning at 6 p.m., the mall will host events including music by DJ Ess & Emm, complimentary cocktails, light bites and informal modeling. Shoppers can enjoy a photo booth session with a $25 purchase from any retailer.


More than 40 stores are participating with food, drink, discounts, gifts with purchase or performances.
Neiman Marcus is planning a major event, in partnership with Ocean Drive Magazine, including a fall trends fashion show on an elevated runway, music by DJ Rascal, complimentary ping pong, a "Bordeaux Beauty Bar" with mini-manicures, a photo booth, and Grey Goose cocktails from the professional mixologists at some of Miami's finest restaurants: Soho Beach House, Sra. Martinez, Sustain restaurant + bar, and STK.


“We wanted to really do it up this year,’’ said Neiman Marcus Coral Gables spokeswoman Katharine Rubino.


Nordstrom will also celebrate, offering specialty cocktails at an open "mega-bar," informal modeling, and the chance to enter to win a $500 shopping spree.


Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables. For more information please contact 305-529-0200 or visit www.villageofmerrickpark.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Village of Merrick Park. 

The Falls

The open-air mall will have a special welcome tent featuring fashion vignettes, cosmetics demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres from Macy’s Taste Bar and cocktails by Blue Martini Kendall.
Various stores will participate, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Aéropostale, Banana Republic, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Caché, Flip Flop Shops, Francesca’s Collections, Nine West, Norka and Pac Sun. 


The Falls is located at 8888 SW 136 Street, Miami. For more information please contact 305-255-4570 or visit www.shopthefalls.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at The Falls. 

Bal Harbour Shops

Neiman Marcus is partnering with Plum Miami Magazine to host a fall trends fashion show, with music by DJ Affect, bites by Il Mulino New York, Texas de Brazil and Divine Delicacies Cakes and lipstick portraits by Lipstick Artists.


Chloe is hosting an event with champagne and music from DJ Johnny the Boy. A Polaroid instant mobile printer will be available to link to shoppers’ cameras or smart phones, to print shots of fashion or partygoers.


"We’d love for people to come and have fun with us and enjoy their time," said Jose Manrique, store manager for Chloe at Bal Harbour.


Yves Saint Laurent will offer champagne and gourmet macaroons. The store is donating 15 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the Bass Museum of Art.


Fendi will donate 20 percent of proceeds from the evening’s purchases to the Wolfsonian-FIU.


Bal Harbour Shops is located at 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour (Miami). For more information please contact 305-866-0311 or visit www.balharbourshops.com and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event at Bal Harbour. 

Design District

At least 13 retailers will participate in the evening’s activities, including The Webster at Luminaire, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela, Duncan Quinn, Anya Ponorovskaya, En Avance, Tomas Maier, Kiliwatch Miami, Nectar de Stagni, Sebastien James, Turchin Love & Light Collection, I on the District and Y-3.


Shoppers also can enjoy complimentary Grey Goose cocktails at Oak Plaza on 39th Street. And there will be live musical performances by Agape and Artofficial from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Palm Court, said Anna Williams, vice president of marketing for Dacra, developers of the Design District.


The Design District is located between North 36th Street to the south, North 43rd Street to the north, West First Avenue to the west and Biscayne Boulevard to the east (please see this map). For more information please contact 305-531-8700 or visit www.miamidesigndistrict.net and Facebook. Please see this link for more information about the Fashion's Night Out event in the Design District. 


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